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News: Multiple police vehicles at scene of accident in Northwest Calgary

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | June 1, 2021

CALGARY, AB – An accident in Northwest Calgary was reported Tuesday morning, according to YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on SB Shaganappi Tr and Crowchild Tr NW, blocking the right lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/XuCi1Jv9Uk — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) June 1, 2021 The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. at the intersection of Shaganappi Tr and Crowchild…

News: Multi-vehicle accident reported in Southwest Calgary

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | June 1, 2021

CALGARY, AB – An accident involving multiple vehicles was reported in Southwest Calgary Tuesday morning, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Two vehicle incident on NB Macleod Tr north of Canyon Meadows Dr SW. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/t0wiS0VhhC — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) June 1, 2021 The incident involved a white truck and a black hatchback and occurred around…

News: Accident disrupts traffic in Signal HIll

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | June 1, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Traffic was delayed Tuesday morning following an accident in Signal Hill, according to YYC Traffic. The incident occurred around 10:13, blocking the left lanes and delaying traffic in the process. Stoney Tr and Sarcee Tr NW

News: Avalanche kills two in Jasper

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | June 1, 2021

JASPER, AB – An avalanche killed two people in Jasper on May 30, according to Canada Police Report. The avalanche occurred around 7:45 a.m. Rescue teams recovered two bodies at the scene and investigators believe they were taking part in recreational activities prior to the avalanche. Their identities have not been confirmed by medical examiners…

News: Driver of stolen truck rams, injures Cold police in Cold Lake

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | June 1, 2021

COLD LAKE, AB – An officer was injured in Cold Lake on May 29 when a stolen white Ford F350 collided with their vehicle, reports Canada Police Report. RCMP officers responded to 47 St following reports of a stolen vehicle. Officers initiated a traffic stop and then the truck slammed into the police car. The…

News: Motorcycle crash injures one in Signal Hill

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | June 1, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A man in his late 50’s was seriously injured after loosing control of his motorcycle Saturday night in the Signal Hill community of Calgary, reports Global News. The incident happened at the intersection of Glenmore Tr and 69 St around 9:55 p.m. Emergency crews hospitalized the man in serious condition. If you…

News: Saddleridge accident disrupts traffic

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Traffic in the Saddleridge community of Calgary was disrupted due to an accident, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on 88 Ave and Saddleland Dr NE. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 28, 2021 First responders were dispatched to 88 Ave and Saddleland Dr NE around 7:45 p.m. The area was…

News: Emergency crews on scene of accident in northeast Calgary

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB – First responders were dispatched to northeast Calgary Thursday evening in response to an accident involving a bicyclist. ALERT: Emergency services have been called to help a cyclist involved in an incident on Temple Dr at 64 St NE. Please go slow and watch for fellow Calgarians.. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport)…

Next: Accident in southwest Calgary disrupts traffic

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB – People were asked to avoid the area of 24 ST and Woodglen Rise SW following an accident Thursday evening, reports YYC Transportation. CLEAR: The traffic incident on 24 St and Woodglen Rise SW has been cleared. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 28, 2021 The accident was first reported around 11:23…

News: Traffic incident reported in Hillhurst

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB – An accident was reported in the Hillhurst community of Calgary Friday morning, according to YYC Transportation. The incident happened at the intersection of 14 St and 2 Ave NW around 8:46 a.m. ALERT: Traffic incident on 14 St and 2 Ave NW. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 28, 2021 The…

News: Multi-vehicle collision hospitalizes one near Trochu

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 28, 2021

TROCHU, AB – A man was hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision on Hwy 21 Thursday morning, according to Canada Police Report. Royal Canadian Mounted Police were dispatched to the section of Hwy 21 south of Trochu around 8:12 a.m. They discovered that a truck driven by a 49-year-old male was traveling north when it strayed…

News: Truck strikes, hospitalizes elderly woman in Acadia

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB – An elderly woman was sent to the hospital after being struck by a truck Thursday afternoon in the Acadia community of Calgary, reports Global News. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Bonaventure Dr and 94 Ave. The woman was in critical condition at the time of hospitalization. Following…

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